A large group of parents met about a month ago with a laundry list of concerns from bullying to inappropriate behavior between school employees and students, and just the fact that they say they can't get answers.

The group met again Thursday night, and while they say they harbor no ill-feelings towards the principal, they want to see changes.

Poole announced her plans to retire to Calcasieu Parish School Board officials earlier this week.

The announcement comes amid controversy, namely concerns from a group of parents, in relation to the school's administration.

"A lot of things were reported to the administration that didn't go any farther than the administration," said Tony O'Banion, one of the concerned parents.

The group was denied an opportunity to share those concerns at last month's school board meeting and was told to follow protocol. This time they did, filing a letter with the school board, but again, they were denied.

However, they weren't ignored. Superintendent Wayne Savoy responded with a letter saying "While I decline to place your requested items on the school board's May 6 agenda, rest assured I take seriously the issues noted... and I shall continue to gather information about these issues."

While it's not the response they had hoped for, Savoy also says the groups "comments are substantially about the school's ‘current administrator' and I have chosen to personally conduct the investigation."

"There has been an investigation opened by the school board and they have investigated quite a bit and I know they made some progress," added O'Banion.

And although the group's concerns are many, O'Banion says they're hopeful their voices are being heard.

"He does expect some more action. That was his comment," said O'Banion, speaking about his conversation with Savoy.

However, the public may never know the full results of the Superintendent's investigation, due to state and federal laws.

For instance, a complaint of improper activity of a school employee is part of the employee's personnel file, as is action taken with regard to that complaint - neither are public record without written consent of that employee or when ordered by a court or subpoena.

In regards to the principal, Kirby Smith, Public Information Officer for the CPSB said the district began advertising for a temporary replacement on May 1, which is standard practice for replacing a retiring principal.

Theaters around the country including right here in Lake Charles are selling out for the movie Black panther. But for many in the community they got a chance to see the movie for free, thanks to one Lake Charles native. The mall food court was packed Saturday. As a large group enjoyed their tea,lemonade, pizza and boudin, but the mall food court wasn't their final stop. Because everyone was headed to the movies to see Black Panther. Marrion Borden was so e...More >>

Theaters around the country including right here in Lake Charles are selling out for the movie Black panther. But for many in the community they got a chance to see the movie for free, thanks to one Lake Charles native. The mall food court was packed Saturday. As a large group enjoyed their tea,lemonade, pizza and boudin, but the mall food court wasn't their final stop. Because everyone was headed to the movies to see Black Panther. Marrion Borden was so e...More >>

Tonight, the showers will start to wind down. There should not be much rain left after midnight. Clouds will linger overnight. It will still be a muggy night, with temperatures not cooling down very much. I’m forecasting a low of 59 degrees, but it may not cool down that far overnight. By Sunday, the same front that stalled over us, will begin to weaken. Therefore, I do not think there will be many showers around. I’m keeping a 20% for a little bit of drizzle overnight.

Tonight, the showers will start to wind down. There should not be much rain left after midnight. Clouds will linger overnight. It will still be a muggy night, with temperatures not cooling down very much. I’m forecasting a low of 59 degrees, but it may not cool down that far overnight. By Sunday, the same front that stalled over us, will begin to weaken. Therefore, I do not think there will be many showers around. I’m keeping a 20% for a little bit of drizzle overnight.

It's been more than five years in the making, but Saturday Captain Daniel Johannes Goos now stands over the lakefront in Lake Charles. Crowds of people gathered by the Lakefront Promenade this morning all waiting to see the the statue of Captain Daniel Johannes Goos. "When you mention Captain Daniel Goos you may get he sounds familiar or if you're lucky you get oh like Goosport," said descendant Erik Jessen.

It's been more than five years in the making, but Saturday Captain Daniel Johannes Goos now stands over the lakefront in Lake Charles. Crowds of people gathered by the Lakefront Promenade this morning all waiting to see the the statue of Captain Daniel Johannes Goos. "When you mention Captain Daniel Goos you may get he sounds familiar or if you're lucky you get oh like Goosport," said descendant Erik Jessen.

KPLC's Black History Month profiles continue with a couple who knew how to let the good times roll. When Bernard Beaco married his wife Dolores in 1955, he never imagined that their move to Lake Charles would be long term. But as the years went by they made an impact, one that can be felt especially during Mardi Gras season. "We did everything together.," said Bernard. "We were a twosome." If you saw Bernard Beaco, Dolores was usually rig...

KPLC's Black History Month profiles continue with a couple who knew how to let the good times roll. When Bernard Beaco married his wife Dolores in 1955, he never imagined that their move to Lake Charles would be long term. But as the years went by they made an impact, one that can be felt especially during Mardi Gras season. "We did everything together.," said Bernard. "We were a twosome." If you saw Bernard Beaco, Dolores was usually rig...

The city of Sulphur reports that all city offices will be closed Monday, February 19th, 2018, in observance of President's Day. There will be no interruptions to the residential garbage collection schedule.

The city of Sulphur reports that all city offices will be closed Monday, February 19th, 2018, in observance of President's Day. There will be no interruptions to the residential garbage collection schedule.